Major

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Greater in importance, size, or degree; significant or principal.

“This was a major breakthrough in research.”

🟩

Contains A and O vowels; ends in R.

🔤

Worth 14 points; J provides high value.

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